COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND



COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLINDPOSITIONSPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER / TEACHER OF THE DEAFDEPARTMENT School for the Deaf POSITION NO.21422GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESThis position reports to the Principal, School for the Deaf, and is responsible for providing standards-based instruction and support to elementary and middle school learners who have multiple disabilities. Utilizes Colorado State Academic Standards and access skills in establishing instructional goals; and provides assessments that monitor learner progress, in a safe and civil school environment.JOB FUNCTIONSPerforms work associated with standards-based instruction: prepares lesson plans, develops input for and presents daily instructional/learning activities based upon the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and school reform tenets under the direction of the Principal, maintains a positive learning environment utilizing appropriate positive behavior support strategies, keeps learners on task and engaged.Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the development and use of accommodations for learners who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing and who have additional disabilities, in the areas of: task analysis, assessment, progress monitoring, behavior management, organization / planning, curriculum development, current technology practices, parent relations and teamwork.Utilizes technology to model, teach, and assist learners relative to instruction and activities.Demonstrates knowledge / skill in the areas of project and technology-based anizes the instructional environment for collaborative group work.Works in co-teaching teams with others.Works as part of the education / assessment team responsible for identifying, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individual objectives for assigned learners.Utilizes appropriate communication skills with a commitment to literacy development for each learner.Understands and supports learners’ social-emotional development.Serves as an Advocate for assigned learners.Coordinates effectively with other service staff in facilitating instruction, supporting school reform efforts, strategic planning, and positively contributing to co-curricular activities.Positively serves as a team member in the School for the Deaf, and of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) as a whole; and participates in regular team and departmental meetings, school and instructional meetings as required.Provides consultation to staff members who instruct or interact with learners with multiple disabilities.Provides parent consultation; participates in selected parent-focused activities, etc.Seeks opportunities for and participates in activities related to professional development and training/workshops as appropriate.Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s Degree in Special Education, Deaf Education, or closely related field from a regionally accredited college or universityMust hold or be eligible for appropriate educator licensure in the State of Colorado, endorsed as a Special Education Generalist / Specialist; Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing; or comparable endorsementSubject area endorsement in Elementary Education, or must be ‘In-Field’ in Elementary EducationExperience teaching / working with children in an educational environment who have multiple disabilities (preference toward knowledge and experience with students who are Deaf / hard-of-hearing)Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced (3+) skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy / proceduresKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESKnowledge and skill in best practices for providing developmentally appropriate instruction to learnersKnowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with learners who have multiple disabilities and who are Deaf / hard-of-hearingKnowledge of appropriate curriculum for learners with multiple disabilitiesKnowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but is not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, learning management systems, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed with or without direct support from CSDBKnowledge of and ability to effectively adapt and apply teaching skills, learning environment management and lesson preparation to a technology rich environment, which may include but is not limited to on-site classroom, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies and delivery modes; ability to effectively implement technology necessary to model, teach, and assist learners relative to instruction and activitiesKnowledge of and ability to effectively implement current technologies utilized by learners who have multiple disabilities and/or are Deaf / hard-of-hearingKnowledge of literacy development, instruction, and intervention for students in American Sign Language (ASL) and in Listening and Spoken LanguageAbility to establish high standards for what learners must know and be able to doAbility to communicate effectively with learners and staff, who are Deaf / hard-of-hearingAbility to respond effectively and positively to feedbackAbility to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team settingStrong, positive interpersonal skillsORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to and is evaluated by the Principal, School for the DeafTERMS OF EMPLOYMENTFull-time; scheduled to work the standard number of days in the academic year (as per the established School Calendar, currently 195 days, August to June)The annual base salary shall be established pursuant to the Teacher Salary Schedule, based upon appropriate education and experienceEmployment is at-will, with no actual, expressed, or implied contractEFFECTIVE DATESchool Year 2020 -2021WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDSGenerally speaking, the work is performed in a typical school office environment and involves sedentary to light physical activity, requiring exertion of up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Typically, workers are required to climb stairs, bend, reach, and handle objects, and use fingers to operate computer and/or typewriter keyboard. Work requires expression or exchange of ideas and the ability to receive detailed information. Work requires ability to compare, compile, analyze, and coordinate data/ information; ability to instruct/train others; and ability to utilize effective interpersonal skills/ behaviors.In addition, work at the elementary school level involves heavy physical activity, requiring exertion of up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and routinely requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Work at the middle school / high school level involves very heavy physical activity, requiring exertion in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally. Work with Special Needs students will require exertion of force frequently.FLSA STATUSExemptCERTIFICATIONNancy E. Benham, Ph.D., Superintendent/DateSupervisor/DateEmployee Signature/Date ................
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